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Are scallops plankton or benthos

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∙ 13y ago
Updated: 11/10/2025

Scallops are classified as benthic organisms, meaning they live on or near the bottom of the ocean or other bodies of water. While they start their life as planktonic larvae, they eventually settle to the seafloor and develop into adult scallops, which are typically found on sandy or muddy substrates. As adults, they are not considered plankton but rather part of the benthic community.

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